If you’ve been staring a little longer at those smile lines in the mirror lately, welcome to the club. Also known as nasolabial folds, these creases from the sides of your nose to the corners of your mouth are one of the first signs of facial aging. It’s also one of the most common areas patients ask to treat in medical aesthetic clinics across Canada.
Here’s the good news: you don’t have to just “live with it.” With advancements in dermal fillers and injector techniques, treating smile lines has become safer, more effective, and far more natural-looking than ever before. And yes, it’s one of the top-requested treatments at Canada MedLaser Clinics.
Why Smile Lines Form (and Why Fillers Work)
When you age, your body naturally slows down the production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. Combined with daily expressions like smiling, talking, or even sleeping on your side, these folds deepen over time. While they’re a completely normal part of life, they can make the face appear tired or aged—even when you feel perfectly well and young inside.
Dermal fillers help restore volume loss beneath the skin, especially in areas that experience frequent movement. Using advanced injection techniques and strategic filler placement, our medical aestheticians can soften the appearance of smile lines while lifting the mid-face to support long-term facial harmony.
New Generation Fillers for Smile Lines in Canada
Today’s fillers aren’t one-size-fits-all. In Canada, newer-generation dermal fillers like Juvederm® Volux and Restylane® Refyne are designed with flexible cross-linking technologies. That means they move with your face, which is perfect for areas like nasolabial folds that shift with every smile or word.
At Canada MedLaser Clinics, we often recommend:
- Juvederm® Voluma or Volux – These offer strong structural support while still maintaining softness. Ideal for moderate to deep smile lines and mid-face volume loss.
- Restylane® Refyne – A softer, more elastic filler that works well for subtle lines in clients with thinner skin or earlier signs of aging.
Your provider will always assess your skin condition, facial anatomy, and personal goals before choosing the right formulation and approach.
What to Expect During Smile Line Filler Treatment
Here’s what a typical treatment looks like at Canada MedLaser:
- Personalized Consultation – Your injector will analyze your facial movement and volume loss to build a tailored treatment plan.
- Preparing for the Session – A topical cream is applied for added comfort.
- Injection – The filler is placed using a microcannula or fine needle, depending on your anatomy.
- Aftercare – Mild redness, swelling, or tenderness may occur, but most clients resume daily activities the same day.
Most treatments take 30–45 minutes with visible results right after, improving further as the filler integrates into the tissue.
Realistic Results: What You’ll See (and What You Won’t)
Smile line fillers won’t freeze your face or erase every fold—and they shouldn’t. The goal is natural enhancement. After treatment, you’ll notice:
- Softer folds around the nose and mouth
- A subtle lift in the cheeks or mid-face
- Smoother contours when smiling or talking
Because hyaluronic acid also hydrates the skin from within, the area will look plumper and more luminous—without looking “done.”
How Long Do Smile Line Fillers Last?
Most fillers last between 9 to 15 months, depending on the product used, how fast your body metabolizes it, and how expressive you are. Areas with more movement tend to need touch-ups slightly sooner.
Maintenance sessions once or twice a year are ideal to keep results consistent and prevent the return of deeper lines.
Is It Worth It?
If you’ve been considering a long-term, non-surgical way to refresh your look—without drastically changing your features—dermal fillers for smile lines are worth exploring. With modern formulas designed for movement and expert injectors trained in facial balancing, you can expect natural-looking results that enhance your confidence, not erase your expressions.
Book a consultation at one of our Canada MedLaser Clinics across the GTA to learn more about our advanced techniques, filler options, and customized plans that fit your goals and lifestyle.
